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Japanese Wagtail
jmorlan

Japanese Wagtail (Motacilla grandis)

These wagtails start breeding in late February and some of the males were already singing. Unlike the more common White Wagtail, this species keeps the same plumage year-round. The sexes are similar with the male being solid black on its back and the female with a slight grayish tinge. This distinctive species is endemic to Japan but some migrate to South Korea. White Wagtails have been expanding their range in Japan in recent decades, but their expansion has not impacted these Japanese Wagtails which seem to prefer wetter habitats.
Location
Karuizawa--Wild Bird Forest, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Date taken
16 February 2019
Scientific name
Motacilla grandis
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
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That's a great picture you've got of this Wagtail Joe... a super find for you too, as it's not a common visitor to the Gallery and about 3 years since the last picture arrive.

Excellent work here lad - very well done my friend.
 

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